The one where fans had no idea that their favorite friends couple actually had feelings for each other.
During the HBO Max reunion special of the iconic NBC series, Aniston and Schwimmer admitted they had a crush on season one.
As Schwimmer explained: “Yes, we were in the first season – I had a total crush on Jen.” Aniston countered: “It was reciprocated.”
Why did Ross and Rachel’s real counterparts never officially get together?
“At some point the two of us crowded one another,” explained Schwimmer, “but it was as if two ships were going by because one of us was always in a relationship and we never crossed that line. We respected that. But both of us – “
Matt LeBlanc then he cut her off and said, “Bulls – t. I’m just kidding,” suggesting that the co-stars may have shown a little PDA on set.
“Honestly, I remember saying to David once, ‘It’ll be such a shame when the first time you and I actually kiss is on national television,'” Aniston admitted. “Indeed, the first time we kissed was in this cafe.”
But the co-stars used their time together on set, and Schwimmer said, “I thought back to the first year or two when we had rehearsal breaks, as if there were moments when we’d snuggle up on the couch. “Aniston added,” Or we would spoon and fall asleep on the couch. “
Eventually Schwimmer admitted, “I guess how didn’t everyone know we had a crush?”